Best Burgers in Palma de Mallorca: Santa Catalina

The best burgers in Palma de Mallorca are found in three areas: Santa Catalina, the former fishermen’s quarter west of the old town, the Casco Antiguo around the cathedral, and the seafront from Portixol to Es Molinar. Look for burgers that use island products, above all sobrasada.

Palma’s larder is distinctive. Sobrassada de Mallorca, a soft cured pork sausage seasoned with paprika, carries a protected geographical indication, and it turns up on some local burgers as a melting topping. Mahón-Menorca cheese from the neighbouring island is the other Balearic name to look for on a menu. The city also runs on two calendars: year-round neighbourhoods such as Santa Catalina and Son Espanyolet, and the coastal strip of Platja de Palma, which follows the tourist season.

Burgers in Palma de Mallorca: key facts

• Neighbourhoods to explore: Santa Catalina, Casco Antiguo, Son Espanyolet, El Terreno, Portixol and Es Molinar.
• Local ingredient: Sobrassada de Mallorca (PGI), a spreadable cured pork sausage with paprika.
• Island cheese: Mahón-Menorca, a protected designation of origin from Menorca.
• Markets: the Mercat de l’Olivar in the centre and the Mercat de Santa Catalina, both with food stalls.
• Seasonality: opening patterns on the beach strip change between summer and winter, so our guides note when each venue was checked.
• Currency: euro (EUR).

Every guide we publish on Palma is dated and lists only venues, addresses, prices and ratings we could verify. For other islands and cities, browse our burger restaurant guides.